1973 Lincoln Continental vs. 1959 Riley 4
To start off, 1973 Lincoln Continental is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Riley 4 would be higher. At 7,542 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Lincoln Continental (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1959 Riley 4. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1959 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1194 kg more than 1959 Riley 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1973 Lincoln Continental (488 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 373 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Riley 4. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1973 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Riley 4. 1973 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 1959 Riley 4 has manual transmission. 1959 Riley 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Lincoln Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Lincoln Continental | 1959 Riley 4 | |
Make | Lincoln | Riley |
Model | Continental | 4 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7542 cc | 1487 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2334 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2530 mm |